Occupational Therapist (OT)

Lifepoint Health; Alpena (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena on a full-time daytime schedule. New graduates are welcome and you’ll assess abilities, plan care and implement therapy.

You’ll document progress, educate patients and families, supervise assistants, and assist with discharge planning. Requires Master’s in Occupational Therapy, State licensure, and BLS within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Current State Licensure for Occupational Therapy is required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire is required.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient's ability to safely and effectively perform occupational skills and designs the plan of care.
• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
• Documents progress and modifies the plan of care as needed; seeks consultation when necessary.
• Educates patient and family/caregiver about deficits.
• Plans and assists with discharge from therapy and selection/use of adaptive equipment.
• Supervises and delegates care by assistants and technicians within licensing laws.

Skills

Occupational therapy skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Patient education

Team supervision

Education

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Facility Name: MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena

Schedule: Full-Time | Daylight | Non-Exempt

*We welcome new graduates!*

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Occupational Therapist (OT)joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

AnOccupational Therapist (OT)who excels in this role:

How you'll contribute

• Assesses patient's ability to safely and effectively perform occupational skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
• Documents subjective and objective findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking

• Provides occupational therapy services to patients needing to develop, recover and maintain occupational skills.
• Education: Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy Required
• License: Current State Licensure for Occupational Therapy
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

EEOC Statement

" Lifepoint Rehabilitationis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.